2025 "031-25" Abstract Expressionist Royal Blue & Yellow Painting by Mark Lewis

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Evaluation Offered directly from the private collection of the artist’s family, this original work by Mark Lewis (b. 1958) carries … Read more Evaluation Offered directly from the private collection of the artist’s family, this original work by Mark Lewis (b. 1958) carries an impeccable American provenance. Lewis is the great-grand-nephew of the legendary Hall of Fame pitcher Denton True “Cy” Young. While the world knows the Cy Young name for athletic mastery, this collection marks the family's artistic lineage. Stewardship by the artist’s direct kin provides an ironclad line of provenance, transforming this work into a significant heritage asset.

The Piece "031-25" is a visceral study in kinetic energy and vibrant contrast. The palette is dominated by a bold Royal Blue and radiant Canary Yellow, set against a luminous White and Black ground. Lewis utilizes a signature "Action Painting" style, where thick, structural gestural lines create an architectural "shattered" effect across the canvas. This piece reflects Lewis’s background as a Hollywood actor (ER, Anger Management); the work is inherently cinematic, using bold color blocks and sweeping motion to create a sense of depth that shifts with the light. Housed in a custom Black gallery-grade frame, the work serves as a commanding, high-energy focal point for modern or maximalist interiors.

The Artist Mark Lewis’s path to the canvas is a uniquely American story. A U.S. Navy veteran who traveled the world, Lewis later found success as an actor in Hollywood before dedicating himself to fine art in 2006. This varied life experience—from military discipline to visual storytelling—is distilled into his "living art." Based in Southern California, Lewis is celebrated for textured surfaces that respond dynamically to their environment, bridging the grit of his Midwestern roots with West Coast modernist aesthetics.

Condition

Condition: Excellent. The colors are exceptionally vivid, and the paint surface is pristine and stable with high-relief texture.

Frame: The brushed gold gallery frame is in new, gallery-ready condition and provides a sharp, sophisticated finish.

Specifications

Medium: Acrylic on Canvas

Dimensions: 25"H x 21"W (Framed - Landscape Orientation)

Authentication: Hand-signed by Mark Lewis; includes an official COA. See less